SOC 17-3031 · May 2025 · United States
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians across the United States is $54,240 per year, measured over 58,010 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $78,110.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 78.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $78,110 and South Carolina pays $43,740.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $78,110 | 3,340 | |
| 2 | Alaska | $76,970 | 300 | |
| 3 | Minnesota | $73,190 | 1,060 | |
| 4 | Washington | $62,720 | 1,030 | |
| 5 | Maryland | $61,600 | 470 | |
| 6 | North Dakota | $60,870 | 160 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $60,720 | 750 | |
| 8 | Montana | $60,330 | 430 | |
| 9 | Ohio | $60,330 | 1,350 | |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $60,320 | 110 |
States with the most Surveying and Mapping Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 8,720 | $47,680 | |
| 2 | Florida | 4,810 | $48,040 | |
| 3 | North Carolina | 4,100 | $53,160 | |
| 4 | California | 3,340 | $78,110 | |
| 5 | New York | 2,540 | $57,360 | |
| 6 | Virginia | 2,440 | $56,760 | |
| 7 | Colorado | 2,340 | $57,890 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 1,890 | $48,810 | |
| 9 | South Carolina | 1,420 | $43,740 | |
| 10 | Ohio | 1,350 | $60,330 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Luis Obispo | $101,270 | 40 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | $92,700 | 860 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $84,360 | 360 |
| 4 | Sacramento | $81,120 | 250 |
| 5 | Visalia | $80,680 | 40 |
| 6 | Santa Rosa | $79,450 | 50 |
| 7 | Vallejo | $78,790 | 40 |
| 8 | San Diego | $78,110 | 440 |
| 9 | Anchorage | $76,970 | 220 |
| 10 | San Jose | $76,560 | 140 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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